Balancing Work with Play

How does a climate scientist stay energized and productive throughout their career? Guest writer Steve Ghan shares his secret: play every day. Throughout his career as a climate scientist, Steve found that biking to work and taking daily walks weren't time away from his work—they were what made his work possible. Thirty minutes of riding each way gave him mental clarity, creative insights, and the perfect transition between home and work. When stuck on a problem, walking helped him think it through. The result? A fulfilling career powered by movement, nature, and the same sense of freedom he felt on his first road bike at fifteen.